Carla's Song (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Carla's Song is a drama, war and romance film directed by Ken Loach, running about 125 minutes. “A dream called freedom. A nightmare called Nicaragua.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Glasgow man visits war-torn Nicaragua with a refugee tormented by her memories.
Who’s in it. Carla's Song stars Robert Carlyle as George Lennox, Oyanka Cabezas as Carla, Scott Glenn as Bradley and Louise Goodall as Maureen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Carla's Song has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carla's Song page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carla's Song tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carla's Song (1996)?
- In US, Carla's Song is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carla's Song worth watching?
- Carla's Song holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carla's Song?
- Carla's Song stars Robert Carlyle, Oyanka Cabezas, Scott Glenn, Louise Goodall and Salvador Espinoza.
- When was Carla's Song released?
- Carla's Song was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.